Death of former Chelsea and United boss Sexton

Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Dave Sexton has died aged 82.

Sexton led the Blues to FA Cup glory in 1970 and secured their first European success in the Cup Winners’ Cup the following year.

His managerial career began at Leyton Orient and from there he moved on to Chelsea, before enjoying spells in charge of QPR, Manchester United, the England U21 team and Coventry.

Chelsea legend Ron ‘Chopper’ Harris described Sexton as the best coach he ever worked with.

Harris said: “It’s a sad day, especially for the players that played under him. He was the best coach I ever worked with. I’ve got some great memories.”

There was a minute’s applause before yesterday’s Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, and the Blues paid their own tribute to Sexton, who was given an OBE for services to football in 2005.

“Chelsea Football Club would like to express our enormous sadness and send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dave Sexton.”